Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA
The AirTAC Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA is a genuine double acting round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø16mm bore and 75mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments. Its ISO 6432 mounting interface makes it a compact drop-in for standard mini-cylinder fixtures.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke75 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM6×1.0
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA
Delivering 100.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting stainless-steel mini cylinder handles compact automation with ease. The 16 mm bore uses a 1/8" port and a 6 mm rod, while the rolled round body shrugs off mild corrosion better than painted alternatives in damp workcells. Fixed TPU pads absorb end-of-stroke impact.
Because the 100.5 N rating leaves little margin for friction, plan for roughly 60 N of actual work. This translates to lifting about 5.1 kg vertically with a safe 2:1 factor. The CA rear cover provides a pivot clevis for angled linkages, though note this specific SKU lacks a magnet for position sensing.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MI ISO 6432 mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 75 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M6×1.0 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MI/MIC (ISO 6432) datasheet. Barrel & rod: stainless steel (round-body, riveted construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 121 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA
| MI | ISO 6432 round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×75 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MI-family variants: MI / MIC (double acting ±cushion), MSI / MTI (single acting push / pull), MID / MICD (double rod ±cushion), MIJ / MICJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / R / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Where the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA Is Used
Gate Diverter Arms
Swings lightweight routing gates on packaging conveyors using the CA pivot clevis to handle product flow changes smoothly.
Belt Tensioner Adjuster
Maintains proper tension on small material handling belts, applying up to 60 N of safe working force against the drive frame.
Component Ejector
Pushes small moulded parts out of an assembly jig, using the 75 mm stroke to clear the tooling before the next cycle.
Is the Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore, dropping down to an Ø12 unit drops the push force to 56.5 N, whereas stepping up to a Ø20 raises it to 157.0 N at 0.5 MPa. The 75 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum, keeping rod bending stress low. To mount it, use the rear CA clevis for pivoting, or switch to LB foot brackets if you need fixed placement.
Remember that venting the air causes the piston to drift, as the TPU bumpers only soften the stroke end rather than locking the rod. For suspended loads that must hold position during a pressure drop, add an external pilot check valve. Also, since this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you cannot attach CMSG or DMSG switches; order a -S variant if you need sensing.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check Use correct back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MI16-20 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MI16X75CA FAQ
This 16 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and a 6 mm rod. It generates 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 140.7 N push and 120.9 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet. You must order the -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The unit does feature a CA pivot clevis and fixed TPU bumpers for end-of-stroke deceleration.
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